Category: Foot Pain

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Peroneal Tendinopathy Guide for Runners

October 22nd, 2021

Have you heard of peroneal tendinopathy before? It is an ankle condition/injury that is commonly seen in athletes, but particularly in runners because of the repeated ankle motion required in the sport. Typically, peroneal tendinopathy doesn’t occur suddenly or as the result of a single event, but instead it gradually progresses over a period of

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If You’re Diabetic, Watch for the Signs of Peripheral Neuropathy

September 17th, 2021

According to the CDC, over 34 million people (greater than 10% of the total population) in the United States have diabetes. An even larger portion (88 million or almost 35% of the population) have prediabetes. Although there are many complications associated with diabetes, one of the most common, but also most serious and potentially disabling,

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Don’t Let Plantar Fasciitis Stop You From Running

January 29th, 2020

Overview One out of 10 people in the United States experience persistent pain along the bottom of their foot. This is a condition known as plantar fasciitis. People with plantar fasciitis may experience stabbing heel pain that is worst in the morning and gradually improves throughout the day.What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the

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